COLLEGE STATION (November 20, 2009)--Two weeks ago, the Texas A&M Aggies spoke confidently about achieving bowl eligibility and finishing the season strong, but back-to-back losses have turned that optimism into pressure.

Now, A&M (5-5, 2-4 Big 12) has two chances left to earn that elusive sixth win, starting with Saturday's game against Baylor (4-6, 1-5), which must win Saturday and then against Texas Tech in order to become bowl eligible.

If the Aggies lose to the Bears, who whipped them 41-21 in Waco last year, they'll have to upset No. 3 Texas on Thanksgiving to avoid a third losing season since 2005.

Baylor has dropped five of six games since a 3-1 start, but still has a shot at a bowl game with wins against A&M and Tech on Nov. 28.

The Bears say the possibility of a bowl adds helpful incentive this week.